by Cindy Santos-Mendoza | Insights & Articles
After two years of significant increases in Social Security payments, beneficiaries are bracing for a more moderate raise next year. According to AARP, The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses an inflation measure to determine this yearly adjustment, and the...
by Cindy Santos-Mendoza | Insights & Articles
As we age, experiencing occasional memory lapses is common. However, concerns about Alzheimer’s disease can arise when memory loss becomes a frequent occurrence. The article written by Virginia Anderson from WebMD called “Is It Alzheimer’s or Normal Aging?” aims...
by Cindy Santos-Mendoza | Insights & Articles
As we age, medical care becomes increasingly intertwined with our daily lives. However, there is room for improvement in how healthcare providers address the unique needs and preferences of patients. The article “Age-Friendly Health Care: Speaking Up About What...
by Cindy Santos-Mendoza | Insights & Articles
President Biden has fulfilled his promise to make healthcare more affordable for all by introducing the Inflation Reduction Act. This law will lower prescription drug costs, make health insurance more accessible, and improve the economy for working families. The...
by Cindy Santos-Mendoza | Insights & Articles
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a government benefit program that provides monthly payments to older, blind, and disabled individuals who are facing significant financial challenges. According to AARP, to qualify for SSI, you must be disabled, blind, or at...
by Cindy Santos-Mendoza | Insights & Articles
Medi-Cal Redeterminations, also called renewal or recertification, is the process where states redetermine an individual’s eligibility for Medi-cal. Medi-cal redeterminations were paused in early 2020 due to the public health emergency (PHE). However, with the passage...
